Job summary
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Healthcare Support Worker (previously known as Nursing Assistant)
#OneTeamOneOUH
We operate a centralised approach to our Healthcare Support Worker Recruitment. This means that as a candidate you only need to apply once but can be considered for multiple roles across our Trust.
Please note that this advert may close early depending on the volume of applications we receive.
We have multiple job opportunities available at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH). This is a great time to join and be part of a team that is motivated and works together to deliver high-quality care to make a difference to the health and well-being of our patients.
We have full-time opportunities for both experienced and aspiring Health Care Support Workers (HCSW), to work in safe and supportive environments under the guidance of healthcare professionals. We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and hard-working individuals to join our teams in the following areas:
Theatres
Cardiothoracic Ward
Neurology
Main duties of the job
Full training is provided, no previous experience as a Nursing Assistant / Healthcare Support work is required.
As the Healthcare Support Worker you will:
- Provide personal care for our patients, including washing, dressing, toileting and assisting with mobilising and feeding
- Assist registered members of staff to deliver a high standard of care to patients in the ward/clinical area demonstrating compassion, kindness, and sensitivity.
- Be able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork.
- Work as part of the team, under the supervision of trained nurses, assisting with delivery of planned health care, to meet physical, psychological, and social needs of the patients.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors.
- Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learning from successes and setbacks
- Evidence commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals vision and values
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more herewww.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for Healthcare Support Workers with strong values, who are motivated and organised, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. We require an enthusiastic, committed and professional approach to the delivery of care, ensuring the best patient experience.
Candidates should be excellent team players with the ability to use their own judgement to resolve issues. They should be able to work well under pressure with a flexible approach to work, and a willingness to suggest ideas for improvements. An ability to demonstrate compassion and a commitment to learn how to deliver high standards of patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for Healthcare Support Workers with strong values, who are motivated and organised, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. We require an enthusiastic, committed and professional approach to the delivery of care, ensuring the best patient experience.
Candidates should be excellent team players with the ability to use their own judgement to resolve issues. They should be able to work well under pressure with a flexible approach to work, and a willingness to suggest ideas for improvements. An ability to demonstrate compassion and a commitment to learn how to deliver high standards of patient care.
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork.
- Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learning from successes and setbacks
- Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals vision and values
Education / training
Essential
- Motivated to develop knowledge and skills
- Willing to undertake self-development activities to improve clinical effectiveness.
Desirable
- Evidence of Level 2 Diploma or Apprenticeship in Health related subject or willing to work towards
- Evidence of the Care Certificate and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social care workers in England.
Clinical Practice
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience of the NHS and /or health care requirements
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
Planning
Essential
- Evidence of working in a busy and variable environment
- Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
- Evidence of working with the general public as part of a team.
Improving Quality
Essential
- Demonstrate insight into role applied for
- To be willing to learn new skills and to undertake the Care Certificate in the agreed timescales when new to role
Other
Essential
- Essential IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records.
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork.
- Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learning from successes and setbacks
- Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals vision and values
Education / training
Essential
- Motivated to develop knowledge and skills
- Willing to undertake self-development activities to improve clinical effectiveness.
Desirable
- Evidence of Level 2 Diploma or Apprenticeship in Health related subject or willing to work towards
- Evidence of the Care Certificate and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social care workers in England.
Clinical Practice
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience of the NHS and /or health care requirements
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
Planning
Essential
- Evidence of working in a busy and variable environment
- Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
- Evidence of working with the general public as part of a team.
Improving Quality
Essential
- Demonstrate insight into role applied for
- To be willing to learn new skills and to undertake the Care Certificate in the agreed timescales when new to role
Other
Essential
- Essential IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
